Komposisjon II 1945

Jakob Weidemann made this oil painting, Komposisjon II, with an interesting combination of thin washes and thicker marks. It's like he's feeling his way through the composition, letting the paint itself suggest where to go next. Look at the variety of textures – smooth, blurred areas bumping up against sharper, more defined shapes. There’s a kind of playful tension between control and chance, which to me, is the heart of painting. See that looping black mark towards the top? It confidently cuts across the more subdued tones of the background. It’s like a bold statement, a declaration of artistic freedom. Weidemann's process reminds me a bit of late Guston, who also embraced a kind of messy, intuitive approach to painting. It’s a reminder that art is not about perfection but about embracing the unexpected. It’s about the conversation between the artist and the materials, and that dialogue is what makes it so interesting.